Exiled leader to return to Bangladesh for historic vote after uprising

Published: 10/6/2025
Exiled leader to return to Bangladesh for historic vote after uprising
Bangladesh's exiled leader, Tarique Rahman, announces his return for historic elections following mass protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to contest the upcoming vote, with Rahman expected to lead if they win. The elections mark a critical moment in Bangladesh's history, with tensions rising between parties, potential alliances forming, and key issues like democratic reform and freedom of speech at the forefront of the political landscape.